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Cysteamine Hydrochloride

Brands: Cystadrops · Cystaran · Cysteamine Hydrochloride

2 ACTIVE SUPPLIERS — US
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US3 NDCs
2 active makers
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RxCUI (US)3022
US makers2 labelers
Packages3
DEA / ScheduleNone

Medicaid dispensing volumeSDUD · per quarter

Prescriptions dispensed under Medicaid (fee-for-service + managed care), summed nationally. The closest free proxy to sales volume — Medicaid only, not all-payer.

1302593895192025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q1
429
Rx · 2026 Q1
13K
Units dispensed
-5%
Rx vs. year ago
5
Quarters · since 2025 Q1

Who makes it2 active · 0 exited

US labelers as registered with FDA. Repackagers relabel another company's product; share* is of listed packages, not sales.

LabelerTypePackagesStatus
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.unknown2SUPPLYING
Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc.unknown1SUPPLYING

Regulatory & supply eventsFDA · US

Shortages, recalls, and registration changes attached to this drug concept.

  • Sep 24, 2020
    RECALLRecall (Class III): Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 15 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured…

    Subpotent Drug: Product testing identified a decreased level of the active ingredient, Cysteamine HCl. — Recalling firm: Leadiant Biosciences, Inc. — PA and Italy

  • Apr 9, 2018
    RECALLRecall (Class III): Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc. Amit…

    Subpotent drug: Out of specification for an active ingredient cysteamine hydrochloride. — Recalling firm: LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC — Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Pittsburg, PA Italy and Germany

  • Feb 14, 2018
    RECALLRecall (Class III): Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Ami…

    Subpotent Drug: Out of specification for an active ingredient cysteamine hydrochloride. — Recalling firm: LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC — Product was distributed to one specialty pharmacy distributor in the US Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy 16287, 130 Enter…